The University of Delhi has been awarded the highest NAAC accreditation grade of A++ in its second cycle of assessment, with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.55. The accreditation, announced on August 8, will be valid for five years, till 2029. In the previous cycle held in 2018, DU secured an A+ grade with a CGPA of 3.28.
The university said the improved score reflects its continued focus on quality enhancement, innovation in teaching and research, and strong institutional governance. Calling the recognition a “landmark moment” in DU’s history, Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh said it was a matter of pride for the entire fraternity.
Proud Moment for DU! The University of Delhi has been awarded the NAAC A++ Grade with a CGPA of 3.55 in Cycle 2 Accreditation, announced today, the highest possible grade! This achievement reflects the collective dedication of our faculty, students, staff, alumni & stakeholders.
— University of Delhi (@UnivofDelhi) August 8, 2025
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“This achievement is the result of the dedication and collective effort of our faculty, students, non-teaching staff, alumni, and stakeholders. It motivates us to set higher benchmarks and expand the horizons of excellence in teaching, research, and service to society,” he said.
Congratulating everyone associated with the university, Singh said DU remains committed to maintaining the highest standards in education, research, and community engagement, and reaffirming its position among the country’s leading institutions of higher learning.
Meanwhile, months after the Delhi University (DU) announced the opening of Veer Savarkar College in Najafgarh – a DU college in nearly three decades – student admissions are now caught in a web of procedural delays, The Indian Express has learnt.
The admission process was expected to begin this summer, following a public announcement made in March by Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, who had said that the college would begin enrolling students from the 2025-26 academic session. The announcement was made during the university’s 92nd annual court meeting.
However, DU officials now say that key approvals are still pending from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance. “We plan to start the admissions process as soon as we clear all these procedures,” DU South Campus Director Rajni Abbi told The Indian Express on Thursday.
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“If we get all the approvals, we are planning to admit students and start the session, even 15 days late if needed, but all this is provided we clear all the pending procedures,” she added.
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